implanted
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpɫæntɪd// UK //ɪmplˈæntɪd// im·plant·ed
adj. fixed or placed firmly inside something else, often through surgery or a deep physical process.
adj. inserted or embedded firmly into a surrounding mass; often refers to medical devices or biological tissue placed within the body.
The patient has an implanted device to help his heart beat.
Doctors monitored the implanted sensor to track the patient's glucose levels in real time throughout the week.
The study examined how the body reacts to implanted materials over several decades, focusing on whether the surrounding tissue remains healthy or develops chronic inflammation.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.